University-industry teaching collaborations
A case study of the MSc in Structural Integrity co-produced by Brunel University London and The Welding Institute
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4098031 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gabrielle Samuel (0000-0001-8111-2730, Brunel University of London), Claire Donovan (0000-0002-6105-7794, Brunel University of London, corresponding author), Jeung Lee (0000-0003-3536-4798, Brunel University of London) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 769-785 |
| Publication date | 2018-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03075079.2016.1199542 |
| OpenAlex | W2475131915 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 38 |
The paper presents an evaluation of an MSc in Structural Integrity co-produced by Brunel University London and industry partner The Welding Institute (TWI), designed to supply ‘work-ready’ graduates. Pre-, mid- and post-course quantitative surveys were administered to students, and two mid-term focus groups were conducted. Pre- and post-course quantitative surveys were administered to industry supervisors. Seventy-seven per cent of students chose the MSc because it was co-designed with industry. Student expectations of the course and skills attainment were largely met; hopes for employment decreased due to a downturn in the oil and gas industry; industry supervisors were ‘bridging scientists’ between Brunel and TWI for largely altruistic reasons. The paper concludes that being ‘work-ready’ is composed of technical and ‘soft’ skills, employer engagement being important for the latter. It recommends integrating group-placed students with industry employees, including within social spaces; and tax incentives for employers engaging with postgraduate training provision
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